Prediction: Texas Longhorns set to add 4th 5-star commitment
The Texas Longhorns are well-positioned to secure a top-10 recruiting class nationally in the class of 2024 after landing St. Louis University (Missouri) five-star wide receiver Ryan Wingo.
But the hot streak may not be over.
Prediction: Kobe Black to Texas Longhorns
Texas already has a trio of five-star commitments in Wingo, Duncanville (Texas) edge-rusher Colin Simmons and Mater Dei (California) offensive tackle Brandon Baker.
And a fourth could soon be on the way.
For some time, Connally (Texas) five-star defensive back Kobe Black has been rumored to be favoring Texas over Texas A&M, so this prediction is far from a surprise.
But it may have taken a major step forward earlier this month when the 6-foot, 190-pound athlete reportedly skipped his Texas A&M official visit in favor of a return trip to Austin to check out the Longhorns.
The move seemed to signal a major tell in Black's recruitment, as the "visit pivot" fell in line with what everyone already believed.
Black favors Texas significantly over fellow finalists LSU, Ohio State, Oregon and Texas A&M.
Expect the Longhorns to add a fourth five-star pledge soon.
The recruiting industry agrees.
On3 gives Texas a 94.6 percent chance of securing Black's commitment, while all four of 247Sports' predictions favor the Longhorns.
Black is rated the nation's No. 35 overall prospect and No. 3 safety in the 247Sports composite rankings, while On3 lists him as the nation's No. 38 overall prospect and No. 3 cornerback.
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